Path of Thoughts – Under the Mader rocks loop from Dollnstein

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Path of Thoughts – Under the Mader rocks loop from Dollnstein

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Path of Thoughts – Under the Mader rocks loop from Dollnstein

04:28

16.7km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9 m

Dollnstein Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

Dollnstein market place, but the weekly market, 1 stand takes place at Tafernplatz

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174 m

Petersturm (North Gate of Dollnstein)

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Dollnstein is located in the middle of the Altmühltal nature park. The small town is surrounded by a medieval defensive wall. You are standing here in front of the north …

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896 m

Dollnstein Cliff and Dollnstein Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very impressive rocks from above and below that fit wonderfully into the landscape.

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1.61 km

View of Dollnstein from the dry slopes

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Beautiful section of the panoramic trail with wonderful views

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9.31 km

Limestone Cliffs in the Altmühltal Nature Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive rocks rise up into the sky above the hiking trail. The mixture of the heath-like meadows with the steep rocks and the great view of the valley makes the hike a real pleasure for all the senses.

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10.3 km

Juniper Heath Trail near Obereichstätt

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A very nice section of the route with a wonderful landscape.

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14.9 km

Path of Thoughts

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The 2.5 km long path between Ziegelhütte and the chapel above the Burgstein leads below dry slopes and limestone rocks and above the Altmühl. You have a great view of …

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15.8 km

Under the Mader rocks

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The Altmühlleiten provide habitats for animals and plants that are rare or have disappeared in other parts of Germany.

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16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

6.51 km

1.88 km

570 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.58 km

4.23 km

3.02 km

1.77 km

959 m

140 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

7°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

May 9, 2025,Obereichstätt Breitenfurt - Altmühlschleife, Rundweg Dollnstein Nr. 12

Today, I was once again headed for a classic geotope with panoramic views in places. Along both sides of a loop of the Altmühl, juniper heaths, striking Jurassic cliffs, viewing hills, caves, and, of course, a beautiful view of the Altmühl awaited me.

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